Taylor Energy
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Taylor Energy is an American oil company that is based in New Orleans, Louisiana that drilled for oil in the Gulf of Mexico.[1][2][3] The company was founded on July 20, 1979 by Patrick F. Taylor.[3][4] Following his death in 2004, his wife Phyllis Taylor assumed ownership and became the chairwoman and CEO—making her the wealthiest woman in Louisiana.[5] As of November 2021[update], Phyllis Taylor remains the CEO of the company.[1] Despite having been a relatively small producer,[1] the company has attracted widespread attention for the Taylor oil spill, one of the largest oil spills in American history, and the longest ongoing oil spill as of June 2022.[1][2][6]
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Oil drilling |
Founded | 1979 |
Founder | Patrick F. Taylor |
Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Chief Executive Officer: Phyllis Taylor |
Products | Oil and gas |
Website | www |